Businesses will more or less jokingly say that 80% of their time is taken up by 20% of their clients. Similarly, a few relatively simple causes often seem to take up the majority of an HVACR technician’s time. A good tip for beginning HVACR technicians is to become intimately familiar with these few but pervasive issues so they can be recognized and resolved quickly.

Leaking RefrigerantCooling units rely on liquid refrigerant to cool the air that passes through them. When the liquid drops, the unit can no longer cool the air as effectively. It can also cause the unit to overwork, creating other problems in different areas of the unit. However, refrigerant fluid is not intended to evaporate or drain out of the unit, so solutions aren’t simply to refill the fluid. If the refrigerant level is low, there is a leak in the unit and it should be repaired immediately.

Dirty Condenser CoilsCondenser coils remove hot air from within a building and transfer it outside. Because they sit on the outside of a unit, they gradually become dirty with dust and debris. Dirty condenser coils will work much less effectively, becoming less able to cool the air. While this is the most noticeable effect, dirty condenser coils will also shorten a cooling system’s lifetime as well as increase its energy consumption as it overworks and tries to compensate for the inefficiencies. An annual cleaning should prevent these problems. HVACR technicians may have to perform a deeper chemical clean for systems with a heavier build-up.

Clogged Drain LinesAir conditioner condensate lines are needed for drainage, but they can become clogged with debris and algae over time. After a clog, the drip pan will overflow, causing water damage to the structure it supports. With regular maintenance, HVACR technicians can clear the lines before problems start. After a clog has occurred, technicians will use a similar process to vacuum out the lines. However, homeowners will also have to repair the damage to their houses.

Learn the troubleshooting skills you need as an HVACR technician to diagnose and repair air conditioning and heating units through TWS HVACR training programs in Jacksonville, FL. HVACR training programs in Florida can prepare students with the skills they will be expected to know to take on entry-level positions within the HVACR industry. For more information about training for a career in HVACR in Jacksonville, contact a TWS Admissions Representative.

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Accredited School, ACCSC. TWS-Jacksonville located at 1750 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216 is recognized by ACCSC as a satellite location of TWS-Jacksonville located at 3500 Southside Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32216. Tulsa Welding School & Technology Center (TWSTC) in Houston and TWS-Jacksonville are branch campuses of Tulsa Welding School, located at 2545 E. 11th St., Tulsa, OK 74104. Tulsa, OK campus is licensed by OBPVS and ASBPCE. Jacksonville, FL campus is licensed by the Florida Commission for Independent Education, License No. 2331. TWSTC and TWS in Tulsa, OK are approved by TWC. TWS in Jacksonville is licensed by the Mississippi Commission on Proprietary School and College Registration, License No. C-668. Licensure indicates only that minimum standards have been met; it is not an endorsement or guarantee of quality. Licensure is not equivalent to or synonymous with accreditation by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. TWS in Jacksonville is also regulated by the Indiana Department of Workforce Development, Office for Career and Technical Schools, 10 N. Senate Ave, Suite SE 308, Indianapolis, IN 46204; OCTS@dwd.in.gov; 317-234-8338 or 317-232-1732; http://www.in.gov/dwd/2731.htm. GI Bill® Eligible (check with local campus for specific eligibility). The AOSWT program is an Associate of Occupational Studies degree program and is not an academic degree. The AOSWT program is not approved for the following states: CO, GA, LA, MN, and TX. For more information about our graduation rates, the median debt of students who complete our programs, and other important information, please visit our website at: http://www.weldingschool.com/student-resources/regulatory-information/.

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For students who started and completed their training during the 12-month period for which 150% of normal time for completion has elapsed and who attained employment in their field of study as outlined on our annual ACCSC accreditation report dated July, 1, 2106. Total number of graduates employed in the field for all TWS campuses (1304), divided by total number of eligible graduates (1641), equals 79%.

*According to 2015 IPEDS data TWS has the largest total combined enrollment of students for all post-secondary schools in the U.S. with the designated largest program of CIP Code Welding Technology/Welder.

**Financial aid available to those who qualify. Check with campus for scholarship eligibility.

1 Total number of estimated graduates for TWS calculated based on historic data available as of 1/20/16.

2 Tulsa area annual mean wage is $45,470, Jacksonville area annual mean wage is $39,950 and Houston area annual mean wage is $49,860 for welders, cutters, solderers and brazers (514121) reported by BLS as of May 2016 http://data.bls.gov/oes. Average starting salary for Professional Welder is $33,415 for TWS Tulsa, $31,764 for Jacksonville, and TWSTC is $34,257 for graduates employed during the 12 month period of 7/1/15-6/30/16.